The crest of Ridgewell-Jeong, showcasing the national animals of South Korea (Tiger) and England (Lion), colored blue, red, and white; a fusion of the South Korean and English flags.
Ridgewell-Jeong Motors (Also called RJM) is an Anglo-Korean supercar company founded by James Ridgewell and Jeong Mi-Kyung (미경정) in November 5th, 1980. The two young car enthusiasts met in Sheffield, Britain, and began to carve their company with their newfound mechanical engineering and design engineering degrees. By 1982, the duo had produced their first car; the V8 powered mid-engined 55-8R. With over 300 horsepower from a 5.6 Liter V8 sourced from Mercedes the sportscar was a hit across Britain.
By 1991, the RJM 55-8R was due for a replacement; with additional funding from motorsport winnings, RJM developed the all-new 45RT. Smaller, lighter, and more nimble than the previous 55-8R, the 45RT utilized RJM’s first in-house engine design overlooked by Jeong. The high-revving powerplant made an impressive 355 HP to the wheels. With well-balanced handling from it’s MR layout, the 45RT became an instant success. By 1994, RJM had become so popular, it had been featured in Road & Track presents: The Need For Speed. In 1996, a new RJM series was created; the 45ST. The 45ST shared an engine with the 45RT but with a front-engined rear-wheel drive layout. As a more road-focused cruiser personality, it was the first true RJM Grand Tourer, selling in even greater numbers than the 45RT.
In 1999, the 45RT received a second generation. The new model was critically acclaimed thanks to its upgraded 4.5L V8 that spun to 8000 rpm, finely tuned suspension, and newfound luxury. In 2002, the 20th-anniversary 12RP was released. Created through the dream of James Ridgewell, a V12 displacing 6.3 Liters and 645 hp sat behind the front seats of the new design. The 12RP reached a top speed of over 210 MPH and would be the fastest RJM up the this point. Mi-Kyung simultaneously revealed her ideal sports car; an agile, lightweight, high-revving 4 cylinder car with a minute displacement. Named the 16R, the vehicle garnered considerable praise around the world for its daring styling and ethereal driving dynamics. No longer was RJM simply another British sports car company. The 4-digit sales of the 16R and the ruthless force which was the 12RP would make RJM a true player in the sports automotive field.
Coming into the modern era, the Anglo-Korean relationship grows stronger by the year. Currently, they are based in Birmingham. Utilizing new Korean technology, new RJM vehicles are beginning to incorporate OLED screens, turbocharging, lightweight materials, and downsized engines with upsized outputs. The technical and racing elements brought by the British end of the relationship continue to reinforce the sporty nature of RJM. Still owned and run by the original owners, RJM produces cars based on passion and excellence above all.
13R Sports Coupe (2016+)
35 Regalia Super Coupe (2021+)
35 Touring Sport Sports Grand Tourer (2017+)
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